“I feel much better prepared in doing a suicide intervention following 2 days of learning the PAL model and having the opportunity to practice using it.”
“Brilliant training. It has really helped and opened up my understanding. The role-play was especially impactful.”
“I attended ASIST program in Ottawa and I had a great experience with the team. Sandy is a professional ASIST trainer who genuinely shares her valuable experience and knowledge with the team members. She takes an active part in organizing activities and shows great concern for each member of the team. It was an honor to meet her!”
"I highly recommend Sandy for her empathetic approach to the world of suicide prevention. I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy at an ASSIST training event in Leeds. I was particularly impressed by Sandy’s humane and warm way of working. I recommend the ASSIST training to anyone; it is both sensitive and empowering. The way it is designed and facilitated really gets the best out of participants."
Witnessing the transformative impact of equipping individuals with vital suicide prevention skills has reinforced the importance of creating a suicide-safer community.
Each ASIST workshop I have conducted stands as a testament to the transformative power of connection, empathy, and resilience in the realm of suicide prevention, fueled by my unyielding commitment to saving lives and fostering understanding.
In the wake of a devastating loss that forever altered the course of my journey, I found myself standing at the crossroads of grief and resilience, propelled by a fervent determination to illuminate the shadows of mental health struggles